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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.60, 721.25 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.60, 721.25 and 326.22 is: 450.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.60 : 721.25 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.60/721.25 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.60x = 721.25 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.60x = 235,286.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,286.18/522.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.22

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